Inflation Compare euro area and national inflation rates measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP). See how components such as food, beverages, clothing and transport contribute to the overall inflation index. Overall inflation August 2024 2.2 % View Data . . . Quick info Annual rate of change Add to data cart Add to favourites Core inflation (excl. energy and food) August 2024 2.8 % View Data . . . Quick info Annual rate of change Add to data cart Add to favourites Food, alcohol and tobacco August 2024 2.4 % View Data . . . Quick info Annual rate of change Add to data cart Add to favourites Energy August 2024 -3.0 % View Data . . . Quick info Annual rate of change Add to data cart Add to favourites Services August 2024 4.2 % View Data . . . Quick info Annual rate of change Add to data cart Add to favourites